Paramphistomum Ichikawai in Cattle in Southern Moravia

KotrU B., K. Chroust: Paramphistomum ichikawai ill Cattle in Southern Moravia. Acta vet. Bmo, 47, 1978: 97-101. The first case of paramphistomatosis in Central Europe was diagnosed in 1-1,5-year-old cattle in southern Moravia. Presented is also information on the newest concepts concerning the existence of the species P. scotiae. Paramphistomatosis, P. scotiae, determination, morphology. Material and Methods The trematodes parasitized in the rumen of 8 young cows originating from a co-operative farm at Nejdek, district of Breclav. The trematodes intended for morphological (anatomical) studies were fixed in 4 % formol and fixation was completed in 10 % formol. Further treatment was conducted by means of common histological techniques and staining in HE and trichrome. Serial histological sections were prepared from 10 trematode specimens obtained from four host animals. As the basis of our studies on evaluation of individual taxons was taken the monograph by Nasmark from 1937. However, we considered the newest criteria elaborated by Sey (1974) with regard to other works (Wilmott, 1950; Velicko 1967, 1969, 1971; Vujic et al. 1971 etc.).